Diagnosis and treatment of uveal melanoma.

Abstract:

:Most malignant melanomas in the ocular region arise in the uveal tract (iris, ciliary body, and choroid). Uveal melanoma generally has characteristic clinical features and the diagnosis can usually be made by an experienced ophthalmologist using slit lamp biomicroscopy or indirect ophthalmoscopy. Ancillary studies such as fluorescein angiography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and fine needle biopsy can occasionally be used to establish the diagnosis in atypical cases. Today, most affected patients are managed by specialists in ocular oncology. The management of uveal melanoma has been the subject of considerable controversy. Iris melanoma can usually be excised without enucleation of the affected eye. With regard to posterior uveal melanoma (ciliary body and choroid), enucleation of the affected eye was once the undisputed method of treatment. More recently, however, removal of the eye is performed less often and alternatives to enucleation have gained popularity. Several years ago, laser photocoagulation and plaque brachytherapy were the most popular alternatives to enucleation. Now, techniques of local tumor excision and transpupillary thermotherapy are gaining popularity in selected cases. Even more recently, various combinations of these methods have been judiciously used in many instances. The selected method of treatment in a given case depends on a number of complex clinical factors. Philosophies regarding the management of these lesions continue to change. This review covers the current diagnosis and management of uveal melanoma with emphasis on methods of management.

journal_name

Semin Oncol

journal_title

Seminars in oncology

authors

Shields JA,Shields CL,De Potter P,Singh AD

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

1996-12-01 00:00:00

pages

763-7

issue

6

eissn

0093-7754

issn

1532-8708

journal_volume

23

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